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Parole agent Joshua Byrd, 40, was remembered at a memorial service in Oakland after being shot and killed earlier this month. Hundreds of officers attended the service, honoring Byrd, a Navy veteran and former correctional officer. His accused killer, Bryan Keith Hall, faces murder charges and is held without bail.
A shooting at an illegal nightclub in Oakland resulted in one fatality early Sunday morning. Police responded to a ShotSpotter alert and found the victim, later pronounced dead at the scene, while detaining dozens of attendees. Homicide detectives are investigating the incident and seek information from the public.
Governor Gavin Newsom enacted two bills reforming the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to ease housing development. The legislation, which allows exemptions for certain urban projects, has sparked debate among housing advocates and environmentalists regarding its potential impact on vulnerable communities.
An East Bay family mourns the loss of their 22-year-old son, Raymond Orozco, who was fatally stabbed while intervening in a fight in San Jose. At a vigil held at Lake Merritt, his family expressed their grief and hope for justice as police identify a person of interest but have not yet made an arrest.
Oakland officials broke ground on a protected bike lane today, honoring four-year-old Maia Correia, who died in a bicycle collision two years ago. The new infrastructure aims to enhance safety for cyclists and pedestrians along Lakeshore Avenue. Community leaders emphasized the importance of preventing future tragedies through improved road design.
Authorities arrested one suspect in Oakland's Dimond District after a chase involving U.S. Marshals. The pursuit ended at Head-Royce School, where at least two additional suspects fled the scene. Officials utilized helicopters, drones, and dogs to search the area for the escaped individuals.
Chef Reem Assil is reopening her Arab bakery, Reem's, in Oakland's Jack London Square this fall after five years in San Francisco. The new location will utilize a worker-owned model to promote generational wealth among employees, and the menu will feature beloved items like saj flatbread wraps and halawa cookies.
Alameda County inspectors shut down Jade Palace, a Chinese restaurant in the Dimond District, on July 22 due to faulty equipment. The restaurant's management reported that new equipment has been ordered, but it will take at least another week to install and comply with county regulations before reopening.
Residents in Oakland are employing guerrilla tactics to improve road safety, spurred by tragic incidents like the death of teacher Marvin Boomer. The latest episode of the Oaklandside 510 podcast discusses these community efforts and ongoing city projects to address safety concerns. The show also covers recent local headlines, including city security and infrastructure plans.
Latin jazz musician Pete Escovedo, celebrating his 90th birthday, showcases his artwork in a new tour across California. His paintings, currently exhibited at the Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts in San Francisco, reflect deep emotions stemming from his childhood experiences. Escovedo aims to connect with audiences through his vibrant art, which he describes as a release of his inner feelings.